Author: admin
Former Military President of Nigeria, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB), may have stirred the hornet’s nest with his open confession on Thursday, February 20, that the late Chief MKO Abiola won the June 12, 1993 presidential elections, which he eventually annulled. Babangida, during the launch of his autobiography, titled: “A Journey in Service,” had said: “Although I am on record to have stated after the election that Abiola may not have won the election, upon deeper reflection and a closer examination of all the available facts, particularly the detailed election results, there was no doubt that MKO Abiola won the…
Elon Musk, the leader of the Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, has responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s request for him to be more aggressive in carrying out his assignments for the country. Trump, in a post on Truth Social on Saturday, said he would like to see Musk get more “aggressive.” “Elon is doing a great job, but I would like TO see him get more aggressive. Remember, we have a country to save, but ultimately, to make greater than ever before. MAGA!” Trump wrote.Responding, Musk, wrote on X: “Will do, Mr. President.” On his inauguration, Trump signed an…
Controversial British broadcaster, Piers Morgan has hit out at Arsenal following their Premier League 1-0 defeat to West Ham United on Saturday evening. Arsenal came into the encounter against West Ham following their 2-0 away win at Leicester City last weekend. The Gunners failed to close the gap on league leaders Liverpool, who are eight points clear at the top of the table. A first half goal from Jarrod Bowen gave the Hammers all three points against Mikel Arteta’s side at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly did received a red card during the encounter. Reacting, Morgan, a die-hard Arsenal…
Emefiele has broken silence on the alleged ownership of purported forfeited properties. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the immediate past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele, has again distanced himself and his immediate family from ownership of properties said to have been forfeited to the federal government on the order of the Federal High Court in Lagos. While admitting that part of the assets belonged to his relatives, Emefiele stated that neither he nor his immediate family owned the properties in question. His clarification on the properties ordered to be forfeited to the federal government on Friday, February…
Osun State Government has rejected the security advice from the Nigeria Police which advised for the suspension of the local government election planned for Saturday (today). The government, in a statement signed by Kolapo Alimi, the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment on Friday, stated that the grounds for rejecting the advice were based on the rule of law and aversion to police partisanship. Acknowledging the security advice, the state government revealed that it reviewed the advice and came to the conclusion that the proposal from the force headquarters was biased, partisan, and in contravention of democratic tenets. The government…
Tinubu Government has moved to cancel Buhari’s Visa On Arrival Policy. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Federal Government has decided to end the Visa-on-Arrival policy, saying it is ineffective. In its place, landing and exit cards will be introduced for travelers to complete before arriving in Nigeria. The Visa-on-Arrival policy was introduced in 2020 as a short-stay visa issued at entry points. However, in 2023, Minister Tunji-Ojo stated that the policy would only apply based on reciprocity. This visa has mainly been available to frequent travelers, high-net-worth investors, and visitors from countries without Nigerian embassies. The new system aims to improve entry procedures for travelers.Related
Chelsea will face Copenhagen in the UEFA Conference League Round of 16. The draw conducted on Friday, also separated the heavily favoured Blues from Fiorentina in a different half of the bracket. Enzo Maresca’s men finished top of the new 36-team league phase and secured the No.1 seeding. The first leg will be played in Denmark on March 6 and the return leg is scheduled for one week later. Fiorentina, who lost the last two Conference League finals, were paired with Panathinaikos. The Serie A side now cannot meet Chelsea until the final on May 28 in Wroclaw, Poland. If…
Nigeria Police Force has sacked at least 19 officers and demoted others over murder and extortion. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Nigeria Police Force has dismissed 19 officers for serious offences, including murder and extortion. The disciplinary action, announced through a wireless message on January 23, 2025, also led to the demotion of 24 officers. The dismissed officers are to face prosecution in court. A Deputy Commissioner of Police, Coker Olaleka James, was cleared of all allegations following an investigation and has been exonerated. Below is a full list of the police officers affected: Officers For Dismissal And Prosecution1. AP. NO. 138988 ASP Ogunmuyiwa Saburi –…
Bombs that would have caused severe damage went off inside buses in a parking lot within the Bat Yam area in central Israel on Thursday evening. No injuries have been reported in the terrorist attack which targeted spots that are usually populated during daytime. The explosives all had timers. News agency TPS-IL said other bombs were found on more buses as security forces commenced an operation to apprehend the planters. The military authorities in the country have linked the planned mass terror bombing to the Hamas-affiliated terrorists in the West Bank. Israel’s Transport Minister Miri Regev has cut short his…
President Bola Tinubu has made 13 fresh appointments. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Saviour Enyiekere as Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) for a five-year renewable term. Until his appointment, Enyiekere, an environmental specialist, was the deputy chief of staff to the Senate President, Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, said in a statement. Tinubu also approved the appointment of two members of the commission from each of the six geopolitical zones. Those appointed are: Mr Suleiman Hunkuyi and Hon. Yusuf Tabuka (North West); Aminu Malle and Alhaji Lawan…